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    Charlie Weaver

    Charlie Weaver

    Statement about running for governor: "While the Governor of Minnesota is a pretty good job, I am blessed to have a great job right now. I am able to work with some of the brightest business leaders in the world on issues that matter to our state and we've made a difference in protecting Minnesota's remarkable quality of life." — Minnesota Public Radio, Nov. 23, 2009

    Party: GOP

    Occupation: Executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, attorney

    Birth date: September 14, 1957

    Home: Champlin

     

     

    Education: University of Oregon; J.D., University of Minnesota Law School

    Website: None

    E-mail: charlie.weaver@mnbp.com

    Political experience:     Weaver represented District 49A in the Minnesota House from 1989 to 1999; He ran unsuccessfully for attorney general in 1998.

    Weaver served as commissioner of public safety for Gov. Jesse Ventura and served in 2003 as chief of staff for Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

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    Check out questions readers have for Minnesota's candidates for governor (and some answers) at 10Questions.com

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